Dennis Shanahan

Dennis Shanahan has been The Australian’s Canberra Bureau Chief, then Political Editor and now National Editor based in the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery since 1989 covering every Budget, election and prime minister since then. He has been in journalism since 1971 and has a master’s Degree in Journalism from Columbia University, New York.

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Dennis Shanahan

Mal’s problem: no one forgets

THE Nationals’ push for a special requirement for Malcolm Turnbull shows the former leader’s political problems.

Dennis Shanahan and Political Editor

National Affairs

Danger for Abbott remains

THE public momentum for a leadership challenge to Tony Abbott is losing pace but the guerilla war continues.

Dennis Shanahan and Political Editor

Dennis Shanahan

Abbott gains time to prove himself

THE threat of an immediate leadership challenge to Tony Abbott appears to have been averted.

Dennis Shanahan, Political Editor and comment

National Affairs

Peta Credlin, chief of staff for Prime Minister before listening to Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop addressing the National Press Club in Canberra.

Credlin on minds, but out of sight

SINCE the beginning of the year, Tony Abbott’s controversial chief of staff has been keeping a deliberately low public profile.

Dennis Shanahan

Rattled Right working on Plan B

THE assumption that Tony Abbott will be easily replaced by Julie Bishop or Malcolm Turnbull is beginning to be challenged.

Dennis Shanahan, political editor and comment

National Affairs

The Prime Minister Tony Abbott addressing the National Press Club in Canberra.

Abbott’s speech the start of a comeback

TONY Abbott has taken his first step towards restoring order and stability in his government in a straightforward manner.

Dennis Shanahan

Abbott has no leeway

TONY Abbott is in big trouble. But the Prime Minister isn’t terminal — yet.

Dennis Shanahan, Political Editor and comment

Dennis Shanahan

Queensland result a disaster for Abbott

THE Prime Minister will face the next wave of wrath from his colleagues and the electorate.

Dennis Shanahan

Abbott must lend an ear

LABOR’S revolving door was a disaster; besides, none of the alternatives is tested in battle.

Dennis Shanahan and political editor

Dennis Shanahan

Abbott backers find their voice

AFTER weeks of sniping and leadership talk, the voices backing Tony Abbott are being heard.

Dennis Shanahan, Political Editor and comment

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